Direct Support Profession II / Caregiver

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma / GED and 1 year of mental health experience and high needs members required. Bilingual preferred.

Regulatory

• Must be at least 21 years of age. Current, unrestricted drivers with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3 years). Three (3) years of driving experience required. Transportation for daily visits, to attend trainings, and perform other work-related activities. Organizational vehicles may not be available at all times. Must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and regular checks for the duration of the employment. Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (paid by organization). Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certification (paid training). This position requires that employees remain awake during working hours.
• Skills/Job
• Knowledge/Abilities: Able to establish and maintain team atmosphere of communication and collaboration for with team and members. Must be self-directed and be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity. Excellent customer service in stressful situations. Maintains a professional in appearance, communications, and actions. Must be able to direct and assist members for their safety. Basic knowledge of principles and practices of self-determination and individualized support. Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions. Able to remain calm in emergency situations.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation)

In home, day program, or group home environments. May required visiting different sites or homes for member care. Driving to member homes and other locations on a regular basis. Interacts with employees and members on a daily basis. Able to lift up to 50lbs to support member care. Visual acuity to assess the wellbeing of members and drive. Able to communicate verbally with members and emergency personnel as needed for daily operations. Hearing ability for communication in persona, phone, and/or other electronic methods. Manual dexterity to assist members with paperwork and daily functions. Able stoop, squat, reach, pull, push, stretch, ascend and descend stairs, stand and sit for long periods of time. Able to use required personal protective equipment (PPE). Work outdoors and indoors as needed. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, skills job knowledge, responsibilities, and/or qualifications. EBF reserves the right to revise the job description or to assign other duties to this position. This job description is not intended to create a contract or property right to continued employment between the employee and EBF.

Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer that promotes a work environment of inclusion and diversity. We are committed to provide employment opportunities to all candidates based on their qualifications free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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